Remalgin 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Reman drug laboratories ltd |
Title
- Remalgin 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Remalgin is indicated for fever, common cold, and influenza
- Also indicated for headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain, and post-vaccination pain in children
- Indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints
- Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity
- It acts primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis
- Remalgin is available in tablet, extended release tablet, syrup/suspension, suppository, pediatric drop, and Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology forms
- Interaction: Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolize large doses of Remalgin
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes and may prevent attainment of therapeutic Remalgin levels by increasing first-pass metabolism or clearance
- Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
- Side Effects: Haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported
- Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally
- Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to Paracetamol used in the recommended dosage
- Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk, but not in a clinically significant amount
- Precautions: Care is advised in the administration of Remalgin to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
- Overdose Effects: Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of Remalgin
- Symptoms of Remalgin overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain
- Immediate treatment is essential in the management of Remalgin overdose
- Therapeutic Class: Non-opioid analgesics
- Storage Conditions: Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure: Molecular Formula - C8H9NO2
Indications
- Fever
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Headache
- Toothache
- Earache
- Bodyache
- Myalgia
- Neuralgia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Sprains
- Colic pain
- Back pain
- Post-operative pain
- Postpartum pain
- Inflammatory pain
- Post-vaccination pain in children
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
Pharmacology
- Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting isoforms of cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage Administration
- Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily
- Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
- Extended Release Tablet: Adults & Children over 12 years: Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours)
- Syrup/Suspension dosage for different age groups
- Suppository dosage for different age groups
- Paediatric Drop dosage for different age groups
- Fast-acting Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology dosage for different age groups
Interaction
- Barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol may diminish the ability to metabolize large doses of Remalgin
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives may prevent attainment of therapeutic Remalgin levels
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Side Effects
- Haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Epidemiological studies show no ill effects due to Paracetamol used in the recommended dosage
- Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk, but not in a clinically significant amount
Precautions & Warnings
- Care is advised in the administration of Remalgin to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Patients should be advised not to take other Remalgin-containing products concurrently
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of Remalgin
- Immediate treatment is essential in the management of Remalgin overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Non-opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
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